Countdown to summer is here! And that means the Dog Beach Rules for many towns in New Hampshire and Maine are in effect. Know before you go! In recent years many towns have changed their ordinances because of dogs not following the beach rules. Please keep the beaches of New Hampshire and Maine dog friendly […]
We finally got a bright and sunny spring day! However, before we hit the road for Asa’s world Tour of Maine, my new manager Llily Llama wanted us to head to Range Pond State Park in Poland, Maine to rehearse. Alright, so I know what you’re thinking, “you’ve already been to Poland, Maine on your […]
Although it rained all weekend, and there is snow in the forecast for today, better weather will arrive eventually, right? Therefore, I need to start preparing for the next leg of my Asa’s World Tour of Maine. Over the weekend when we got a break in the rain, I headed out to Two Lights State […]
Now that spring has officially arrived, it is time for me to start planning the next leg of my Asa’s World Tour of Maine! This being my third year exploring places in Maine named after countries or world famous cities, I thought I should change things up a bit to add excitement. Maybe even draw […]
To celebrate the state of Maine’s 205th Birthday, on Saturday we headed to an institution that has become synonymous with the state – L.L. Bean! Today L.L. Bean is known for its outdoor clothing and sporting equipment. Its catalogs are mailed around the world, there are stores across the country, and its flagship store in […]
Yesterday I knew Mom and Dad needed to get outside in the fresh air to clear their heads and stretch their legs. But where to go? I wanted to make it a place we haven’t visited in a long time, to help heal their hurting hearts. So I scrolled through Chuck Billy’s research, and decided […]
As Wicked opens in theaters across the country today, I thought I’d take this opportunity to remind everyone about the original Wicked Witch of the West’s connection to Maine. In the 1939 movie, The Wizard of Oz, Margaret Hamilton played the iconic role of the Wicked Witch of the West. It was the sixth movie […]
Editor’s Note: While we continue to fix some glitches here, and Asa recovers from his surgery, please enjoy this tour stop from earlier this fall in Calais from Asa’s World Tour of Maine. Next week once again the Pilgrims will be taking center stage on Thanksgiving. Now don’t get me wrong, I appreciate all they […]
After visiting Vienna, Asa’s World Tour of Maine next rolled into nearby Belgrade. First settled in 1774, it was incorporated as Belgrade in 1796, named after the largest city in Serbia, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe and the world. However, exactly why that name was chosen for this Maine town remains a mystery […]
As Billy Joel once sang, “When will you realize Vienna waits for you?” Well wait no longer! This week’s stop on Asa’s World Tour of Maine takes us to Vienna! Settled in 1786, and incorporated in 1802, Vienna, Maine is named for the capital of Austria. Why that name was chosen by Daniel Morrill, who […]
